International Harvester 4700 1997
Model 4700 made in 1997 by International Harvester got 10 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding parking brake. There were some recalls concerningseats, steering and suspension.
Model 1997
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V083000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | from 12/13/1994 to 09/04/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 2418 | 03/31/2003 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 03/06/2003 | 03/17/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with bostrom driver seat models 910, 910sc, or 914 and international | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the parking brake is accidentally released, the vehicle could move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a stop-bracket on the seat track to limit the travel of the seat so that the seat cannot release the parking brake lever. owner notification began on march 31, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact international at 1-800-448-7825. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | International recall no. 03503.(previously 01503)customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V154000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 02/22/1996 to 06/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 215 | 09/06/1996 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 08/20/1996 | 08/28/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The steering column used was incorrectly manufactured. the tube portion of the steering column has a welded end with a specified length of 5.5 inches. a 3.5 inch welded end was used by mistake. with the shorter end, it is possible there is insufficient engagement of the male end into the tube portion and separation of the column could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the column separate, the operator would lose steering control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the incorrectly built steering column with a new correctly built steering column. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin september 10, 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V240000 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 09/03/1996 to 10/02/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 233 | 12/13/1996 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 11/27/1996 | 11/27/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: school buses and heavy duty trucks equipped with rear axle assemblies produced by dana spicer. certain rear axle assemblies were improperly heat treated which could allow pinion breakage at the pinion threads. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Cracks can initiate and result in separation of the threaded end of the pinion resulting in separation of the yoke and drive line from the rear axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the rear axle carrier/pinion assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification will begin december 20, 1996. note:owners who take their buses to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| 96V233002 | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | from 04/16/1996 to 10/16/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1133 | 12/03/1996 | MFR | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | 11/22/1996 | 12/19/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The drive axle housings consist of a plate steel center section and two forged spindles, one of which is welded to each end of the center section. each spindle contains a keyway slot in which the locking tab for the wheel bearing nut locking mechanism is inserted. the length of the keyway slot may not be long enough to accommodate the tab causing the tab to be deformed or damaged during installation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This locking tab prevents the wheel bearing nut from loosening during vehicle operation. if this tab is deformed, the nut can loosen allowing the wheel to separate from the axle increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the drive axle housing nuts with a conventional wheel nut hardware system. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification began december 10, 1996. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE | |||||
| G98506 | 10/01/1998 | 614718 | Vehicle recall regarding the dcm parking brake drum separating from the transmission flange yoke and the transmission companion flange due to an assembly problem. *tt | 12/11/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 12/27/1996 | 1 | ||
| Coolant leak at upper radiator hose. | |||
| 12/27/1996 | 1 | 10/26/1996 | |
| Upper radiator hose leak. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - AUXILLARY TANK | |||
| 08/21/1996 | 4 | ||
| Fuel flows back and forth between tanks, especially on slanted r0ads/when parked on curb. | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 0 | |||
| Dealer does not have parts available. consumer received two recall letters over the last 90 days, parts still are not available. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 12/04/1996 | 1 | 10/26/1996 | |
| Sudden acceleration, causing accident/injuries. | |||
| 10/11/1996 | 1 | ||
| Cruise control will set itself when vehicle is parked and emergency brake is set, causing accident/injuries/fatalities. | |||
| 12/27/1996 | 1 | 10/26/1996 | |
| Defect cruise control. | |||
| 12/21/1996 | 2 | ||
| Sudden forward/reverse acceleration, resulting in two accidents/injuries. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 12/27/1996 | 1 | ||
| Left side wiper blade keeps coming off, causing poor visibility. | |||
| 12/27/1996 | 1 | 10/26/1996 | |
| Left side wiper blade comes off. | |||